Ananda batsman Thushara
Samarakoon who top scored for the winners with 72 runs plays
a watchful stroke. Picture by Nissanka Wijerathne

Thushara and Venura steer Ananda to victory

38th Ananda - Nalanda annual 50 over limited
encounter:

A collective effort from both bat and ball paved
the way for Ananda College (232 all out ) record their third
consecutive limited over victory by 21 runs over Nalanda College (
211 all out ) in the 38th Ananda - Nalanda annual 50 over limited
encounter at SSC yesterday.

Joes take on Bens in under-19 cager final today

St. Joseph's College, Maradana will meet St.
Benedict's College, Kotahena in the 2011 under-19 All Island 'A'
division Basketball Championship final at the Royal College
basketball court, Reid Avenue today evening. The organizers, Sri
Lanka Schools Basketball Association wasnot able to conclude the
tournament last year due to some protests and completed the semi
finals yesterday at the Royal courts.

Pakistan beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup opener

Pakistan posted a 21-run victory over Bangladesh
in the opening match of the Asia Cup one-day tournament in Dhaka on
Sunday. Mohammad Hafeez (89 and 2-40) put in an impressive all-round
performance as Pakistan bowled Bangladesh out for 241 after posting
262-8 in the day-night match.